Newsletter | January 10, 2024

01.10.24 -- SPIE Photonics West 2024 Special Preview

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SPIE Photonics West 2024

The industry’s flagship event: January 27 — February 1, 2024.
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FROM THE EDITOR

Optical Filter’s Role In Identifying Distracted Drivers

From fluorescence microscopy to Raman spectroscopy to medical imaging, optical filters are used in a variety of applications. Let’s take a look at these devices and how they can help target distracted drivers.

FEATURED SOLUTIONS TO SEE AT SPIE PHOTONICS WEST 2024

2.8/40 V38 SWIR Lens: CRYOLITE Series

The CRYOLITE series compact SWIR lens is built for the 800-1800 nm spectral range, with robust mechanics and a locking iris screw for top optical performance in harsh environments.

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Schneider Optics

Booth # 1731

Linear Ultra Sonic Motors

The Linear Ultra Sonic Motor is a high-performance and reliable piezo motor used for Canon cameras. Sold with or without an encoder, the motor is compact, lightweight, and operates at high speed.

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Canon USA, Inc. Optoelectronic Components

Booth # 2343

Superpolishing Capabilities

Superpolishing processes deliver Scratch-Dig of 5-2, less than 0.5 Å of surface roughness, and zero defects at 300x magnification for ring laser gyroscope mirrors, R&D applications, and short wavelength and ultrafast lasers.

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G&H

Booth # 1040

Optical Channel Performance Monitors

This optical channel performance monitor is an embedded, integrated spectral monitor delivering precise measurements and powerful processing capabilities for dense wavelength division multiplexing applications.

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BaySpec Inc.

Booth # 3471

Heater Solutions For Anti-Fogging And De-Icing Of Window And Display Glass

Abrisa Technologies’ ZC&R division provides transparent conductive heaters that are ideal window and display glass solutions when anti-fogging or de-icing and high throughput and clarity are needed.

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Abrisa Technologies

Booth # 1266

EMCCD Camera Optimized For UV imaging: Hawk Blue

The Hawk Blue is a cooled HD Camera offering back-illuminated EMCCD technology, enabling ultimate sensitivity imaging (<50 μlux) and high QE of 65% at 254 nm.

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Raptor Photonics Limited

Booth # 2042

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Practical Aspects Of Mirror Usage In Optical Systems For Biology

Gain practical and useful insight on flat dielectric mirrors including key design considerations and specifications necessary for selecting the appropriate flat mirror.

Increasing Productivity On The Production Line With Laser Power Measurement

Dive into how one company's adoption of reliable laser output measurement on its production lines led to increased productivity and cost-efficiency.

Optical Component Manufacturing – A Lesson In Trust And Partnership

Building a partnership based on trust and competence with your optical component supplier is essential for a successful collaboration. Prioritize open communication, shared values, and the supplier's ability to deliver exceptional results.

EMCCD Vs. sCMOS - Cameras For Confocal Microscopy

When is it appropriate to use an EMCCD camera or an sCMOS camera? Examine this question with a comparison of the imaging performance and sensitivity of these two camera types using a specialized test apparatus. 

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FEATURED MULTIMEDIA

Silicon Photonics Progress Enabled By Motion Control Algorithms, Multi-Axis Nanopositioning Stages

Using highly intelligent algorithms and precision motion control systems with parallel alignment capabilities can speed up the development of next-generation test and manufacturing systems for silicon photonics circuits that are the key to 5G and autonomous driving.

ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS TO SEE AT PHOTONICS WEST 2024

Pharsighted E9-80S Ultra High-Speed Camera

The Pharsighted E9-80S is the world's first full-frame, backside-illuminated high-speed camera, offering exceptional speed and light sensitivity for visualization at over 100,000 fps.

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Photron, Inc.

Booth # 1641

Positioning Lasers

These compact and cost-effective crosshair and line laser modules are available for positioning tasks in mechanical engineering. These can easily be integrated in a way that saves space.

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Laser Components USA, Inc.

Booth # 1449

Extended Visible InGaAs Position Sensitive Detector

The APX-XNG0031-PSD is a high-sensitivity, low noise 2 mm diameter active area extended visible InGaAs position sensitive detector for applications at visible, NIR, and SWIR wavelength ranges.

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Advanced Photonix, Inc.

Booth # 443

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